State reference · HI
Hawaii ADA + employment hiring law
Hawaii Employment Practices Law, HRS § 378-2. Enforced by Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Hawaii Employment Practices Law is codified at HRS § 378-2.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC)
Agency website: https://labor.hawaii.gov/hcrc/
HCRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under HRS § 378-1.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Hawaii case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Hawaii-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Hawaii?
Hawaii Employment Practices Law, codified at HRS § 378-2. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Hawaii?
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC). HCRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Hawaii?
1+ employee under HRS § 378-1.
How does Hawaii interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Hawaii employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. HCRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Hawaii statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: HRS § 378-2. Agency: Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) at https://labor.hawaii.gov/hcrc/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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